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Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1918| Senate 
| Updated: 5/27/2021
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (3)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Richard Burr (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2021 This bill provides support to reuse and recycle batteries and the critical minerals contained in them. Specifically, the bill establishes incentives for reusing and recycling batteries, including by establishing three grant programs. It also requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to continue carrying out its Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize competition. In addition, the bill establishes within DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a voluntary labeling program to improve battery collection and reduce battery waste. The EPA must also develop best practices for the collection of batteries that states and local governments may follow. Additionally, DOE must convene a task force to develop an extended battery producer responsibility framework that outlines regulatory pathways for effective recycling.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3356
Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2020
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3356
    Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2020


  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Environmental Protection

Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1918| Senate 
| Updated: 5/27/2021
Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2021 This bill provides support to reuse and recycle batteries and the critical minerals contained in them. Specifically, the bill establishes incentives for reusing and recycling batteries, including by establishing three grant programs. It also requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to continue carrying out its Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Prize competition. In addition, the bill establishes within DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a voluntary labeling program to improve battery collection and reduce battery waste. The EPA must also develop best practices for the collection of batteries that states and local governments may follow. Additionally, DOE must convene a task force to develop an extended battery producer responsibility framework that outlines regulatory pathways for effective recycling.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3356
Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2020
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3356
    Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2020


  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (3)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Richard Burr (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted